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A look at the math behind scoring.

As the season gets closed, we will have a couple videos on scoring and the handicap system.

Position, velocity, and acceleration.

From the USGA’s Science of Golf series:

A short video this week, but fascinating to see what actually happens to a ball.

In case you secretly thought waiting out those frost delays early and late in the season was a waste of time.

Provided you use the right technique to repair a green. The following video from the USGA demonstrates the correct manner to repair a ball mark.

In this video from USGA’s ‘Science of Golf’ series you get a look into the actual physics of a golf club hitting the ball. It explains why modern clubs are so much more forgiving and easier to hit then solid wood clubs of yesteryear.

If you ever wondered exactly what aeration does for a green – we have a USGA video for you. Interesting cross sectional illustration that shows how organic material builds up right under the green surface and how aeration helps mitigate the damage this can cause,